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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,738.48, 4,109.10 and 1,095.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,738.48, 4,109.10 and 1,095.50 is: 1,643.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,738.48 : 4,109.10 = 1,095.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,738.48/4,109.10 = 1,095.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,738.48x = 4,109.10 × 1,095.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,738.48x = 4,501,519.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,501,519.05/2,738.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,643.80

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